by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Jun 26, 2025 | Adolescents, Elementary, Leadership, Montessori, News, Primary, Toddler
All Heroes Need a ChampionWhy Educators Deserve Mentors, Too We often speak of educators as heroes—and rightly so. Committed to something far greater than themselves, educators bring both mind and heart to the sacred work of guiding young people through joy and...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | May 23, 2025 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori, Spirituality
Every educator deserves to be inspired, supported, and confident. Mentoring plays a key role in making that possible when folks are just beginning their journey as Lead Montessori Teachers. At the heart of truly effective mentoring is positivity. While skill-building,...
by Margaret Jarrell | Dec 19, 2024 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to reflect on an extraordinary year with Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning. Together, we advanced our mission to provide meaningful, high-quality resources to educators, leaders, and schools worldwide. Highlights from...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Oct 30, 2024 | Administration, Leadership
Research shows that the way you bring new staff into your school community makes a significant difference in their feelings of belonging, success in the role, and longevity in your organization. Take a look at these striking statistics from Robert Half Press: 50% of...
by Margaret Jarrell | Mar 18, 2024 | Leadership, Montessori, News
At the AMS Conference in Orlando, Florida last week, the Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning conducted an informal survey of Montessorians. Because our mission is to elevate and support the critical work of Montessori Guides and school leaders, we were curious to...
by Kimberly Zerfas | Jan 24, 2024 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori
What does your school community need to be successful? As we work our way through the winter months, many educators and school leaders have their sights now set on the 2024-25 school year. We are here to support you with tools for building and strengthening your...
